Question

Solves the following equation for a. Show steps for full credit. 4a + 10 = 2a + 26

Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

$\sf{4a + 10 = 2a + 26}$

Move 2a to left hand side and change it's sign

Similarly, move 10 to right hand side and change it's sign

⇒$\sf{4a - 2a =26 - 10}$

Collect like terms

⇒$\sf{2a = 26 - 10}$

Subtract 10 from 26

⇒$\sf{2a = 16}$

Divide both sides of the equation by 2

⇒$\sf{ \frac{2a}{2} = \frac{16}{2} }$

Calculate

⇒$\sf{a = 8}$

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